Village of Palm Springs fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Palm Springs? Yes. The Village of Palm Springs requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft on the front property line and side line up to the front building setback line (measured from the street centerline grade) source
- Corner lots
- 3 ft within the 30 ft visibility triangle source
- Good side faces
- Finished side of all fences must face the street or the adjoining property. source
- Not allowed
- Broken glass, spikes, nails, electric shock elements, barbed wire, or anything designed to inflict pain or injury. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Palm Springs
- Fill out the Village's Zoning-and-Driveway application (Forms & Applications) for fence approval.
- Submit through the Village's online permit portal (no new submittals after 2 p.m.).
- Keep the fence 4 ft in front, 6 ft on side and rear lines, finished side out, with hedge screening along any right-of-way.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Planning, Zoning & Building
- Phone
- 561-584-8280
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Address
- 226 Cypress Lane, Palm Springs, FL 33461
Contact from vpsfl.org — Planning Zoning Building
Other rules to know
- Village Code Sec. 34-883(1): fences and walls must comply with the permit procedures of the Village building code. The Village posts a Zoning-and-Driveway application for fence approval.
- A fence or wall next to a right-of-way must be screened on the street side with hedge plants (3-gallon, 2 ft on center, 36 inches at planting). Hedges along collector/arterial roads may reach 10 ft.
Before you dig
Call Sunshine 811 before digging post holes (dial 811 or file online at sunshine811.com) at least two full business days ahead. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. County parcel maps can be off by several feet; if you're not sure where the line is, a licensed land surveyor can stake it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to build a fence in the Village of Palm Springs, FL?
Yes. The Village of Palm Springs requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Palm Springs?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft on the front property line and side line up to the front building setback line (measured from the street centerline grade). Corner lots: 3 ft within the 30 ft visibility triangle.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Palm Springs?
Finished side of all fences must face the street or the adjoining property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Palm Springs?
Fill out the Village's Zoning-and-Driveway application (Forms & Applications) for fence approval. Submit through the Village's online permit portal (no new submittals after 2 p.m.). Keep the fence 4 ft in front, 6 ft on side and rear lines, finished side out, with hedge screening along any right-of-way. Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Village of Palm Springs (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Palm Springs?
Planning, Zoning & Building. Phone 561-584-8280, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Palm Springs's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Palm Springs Code Sec. 34-883 Fences, walls and hedges
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